What is a Graphic Designer? Graphic designers work with other members of their marketing and creative departments to visually convey a particular message, idea or concept. They rely on their knowledge and proficiency with current graphic design programs to produce graphic art and visual materials for promotions, advertisements, websites, films, packaging and other mediums. Graphic design software. Corel DRAW Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe After Effect Adobe Character Animater Microsoft Office Inpage